US Bridges

SR1163 over Hominy Swamp

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1168 · Structure no. 000000001950215

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1163 over Hominy Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1163 over Hominy Swamp in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1163
CrossesHominy Swamp
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1168
RouteState Highway 1163
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71864, -77.91964
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1163 over Hominy Swamp built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1163 over Hominy Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1163 over Hominy Swamp carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1163 over Hominy Swamp?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR1163 over Hominy Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.